(HearingLoss LIVE) “We can be unapologetically Hard of Hearing with minor changes in habit. The biggest apologetic action we see from those with hearing loss is: “I’m sorry, I have hearing loss. Can you repeat that?” Are we sorry for ourselves or others? Why do we do that? Let’s start dropping the ‘sorry’.”
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(June 2025) “…even a top-of-the-line hearing aid can provide only a subpar listening experience in comparison. ‘It (a telecoil) augments what that hearing aid can do—that the hearing aid simply cannot do any other way.’ ” “What’s the key hearing aid feature to ask your audiologist or hearing aid dispenser for these situations? A telecoil.
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“However, its (Auracast) potential is limited in the near term by cost, device compatibility, digital literacy, and public infrastructure challenges. We advocate for a dual-technology approach, maintaining and upgrading existing hearing augmentation systems while planning for a staged and equitable rollout of Auracast where appropriate.”
(1 May 2025) Better Hearing Australia (nonprofit, consumer-driven hearing health organisation) Until more widely adopted however, it should be viewed as a complement to—and not a replacement for—existing hearing augmentation systems. Auracast is an exciting leap forward that aligns with BHA’s mission of improving access and inclusion for people with hearing loss. To ensure the
Auracast and the Future of Hearing Accessibility: Hope, Hype, and Hurdles Read More »
After 16 years of requesting telecoils/Bluetooth/Auracast by consumer groups – still no change!
16 Years of Consumer Position Statements and Declarations Read More »
Here are the webpages to contact hearing aid, cochlear implant, and bone-anchored devices for common hearing device models. If you have a question, wish to suggest a feature, or submit a complaint. The Center for Hearing Access does not endorse or promote any product.
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(webpage) Explains why people need telecoils, and how they can augment the effectiveness of your hearing aid or cochlear implant – giving you access under the ADA. Bluetooth alone is not enough.
Telecoil Induction Accessories: Telecoil earhook (monaural & binaural), Induction telecoil neckloop, soundfield, personal FM, captioning.
(April 10, 2025) Audiologist and hearing advocate Juliëtte Sterkens, AuD, says that although Auracast holds great promise for the future, it will take time and some specific provisions before hearing aid users and others fully benefit from it. Until then, existing systems like loop systems will continue to be important as they are far more
“Auracast is Here!” Now What? Read More »
(April 2025) Hearing Health Foundation, by Whyman. “ADA-Access-Ready” hearing instruments will require: 1) Both telecoil and Auracast connectivity and 2) single button access to assistive listening. I have found that the vast majority of patients are shockingly unaware they have the right and option to hear more clearly in public and private places. And why
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